Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
tsoii
ID:
1079296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Chun

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 1: 66 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078634



Common Names

  • Ilex Tsoii
  • Tsoii Holly
  • Tso Holly


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Description

Ilex tsoii (also called Tso's Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China and Taiwan and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ilex tsoii is an evergreen shrub native to China. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to create hedges and windbreaks. It is also used in the production of dyes and in the making of herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ilex tsoii has small, white flowers with four petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ilex tsoii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6-8 feet in height and width. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ilex tsoii

Ilex tsoii can be found in China, growing in moist woods and swamps.

Species in the Ilex genus

Species in the Aquifoliaceae family

Ilex mucugensis, Ilex stenura, Ilex toroidea, Ilex guaramacalensis, Ilex abscondita, Ilex acutidenticulata, Ilex affinis, Ilex altiplana, Ilex amara, Ilex amazonensis, Ilex annamensis, Ilex anomala, Ilex antonii, Ilex apicidens, Ilex apiensis, Ilex aquifolium, Ilex aracamuniana, Ilex archeri, Ilex ardisiaefrons, Ilex arimensis, Ilex arnhemensis, Ilex atabapoensis, Ilex attenuata, Ilex auricula, Ilex azuensis, Ilex baasiana, Ilex barahonica, Ilex belizensis, Ilex berteroi, Ilex blancheana, Ilex blanchetii, Ilex brandegeeana, Ilex brasiliensis, Ilex brevipedicellata, Ilex bullata, Ilex canariensis, Ilex casiquiarensis, Ilex cassine, Ilex celebensis, Ilex chevalieri, Ilex chinensis, Ilex chiriquensis, Ilex ciliolata, Ilex clementis, Ilex clethriflora, Ilex cognata, Ilex colchica, Ilex condorensis, Ilex congesta, Ilex cookii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2000515: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.